THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A biography of the freed slave who made her fortune in Colorado and used her money to bring other former slaves there to begin new lives....

A spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself. MEXICO IS A LONG WAY from Kalamazoo--and not just in terms of miles. Almost-thirteen-year-old Hayley Flynn is spending six months with her eccentric grandmother in the rural mountain town of San Cristobal. Her father recently deserted the family and Hayley's mom needs time to, as she puts it, "work things through." Down in Mexico, everyone calls Hayley by her new, more glamorous chosen name, Margarita, and life is surprisingly exciting--exotic birds, beautiful butterflies, holidays, colorful fiestas, and new friends like Lili. Hayley and Lili even win parts as extras in a Hollywood movie being filmed in the town. But there are also difficult lessons to be learned. Poverty and unemployment send Lili's father and other men from the village to Michigan to work as migrant workers so they can send money back home to their anxious families. Meanwhile Hayley is on the lookout for la fantasma (the ghost) that is said to haunt her grandma's house. With Lili's help she solves the mystery--and prepares for a new life with her mom back in the States....

MEXICO IS A LONG WAY from Kalamazoo--and not just in terms of miles. Almost-thirteen-year-old Hayley Flynn is spending six months with her eccentric grandmother in the rural mountain town of San Cristobal. Her father recently deserted the family and Hayley's mom needs time to, as she puts it, "work things through."

Down in Mexico, everyone calls Hayley by her new, more glamorous chosen name, Margarita, and life is surprisingly exciting--exotic birds, beautiful butterflies, holidays, colorful fiestas, and new friends like Lili. Hayley and Lili even win parts as extras in a Hollywood movie being filmed in the town. But there are also difficult lessons to be learned. Poverty and unemployment send Lili's father and other men from the village to Michigan to work as migrant workers so they can send money back home to their anxious families. Meanwhile Hayley is on the lookout for la fantasma (the ghost) that is said to haunt her grandma's house. With Lili's help she solves the mystery--and prepares for a new life with her mom back in the States....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This book examines Cinco de Mayo, exploring the origin of the holiday and the many ways it is celebrated by the Mexican culture....

Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulkán to thank. Kukulkán is more than a king--he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But there is just one problem. Kukulkán's brother, Night Jaguar, doesn't want regular people to have chocolate. He thinks only gods should eat the tempting treat. Will Night Jaguar prevail? Or will the Mayans get to keep their chocolate tree? ...

Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulkán to thank. Kukulkán is more than a king--he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But there is just one problem. Kukulkán's brother, Night Jaguar, doesn't want regular people to have chocolate. He thinks only gods should eat the tempting treat. Will Night Jaguar prevail? Or will the Mayans get to keep their chocolate tree? ...

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Day of the Dead is a special holiday celebrated in many places like Mexico and parts of the United States to honor people who have died....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Briefly recounts the life of the African American minister who devoted his life to civil rights and discusses the national holiday in his name celebrated on the third Monday of January....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This book examines Cinco de Mayo, exploring the origin of the holiday and the many ways it is celebrated by the Mexican culture....